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Things to do in Charlotte

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Where to eat

Top-rated restaurants nearby in and around Charlotte.

  • Caroline's Oyster Bar

    Restaurant · Seafood

    ★ 4.9

    120 E Brooklyn Vlg Ave, Charlotte, NC 28202, USA

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  • Dean's Italian Steakhouse

    Restaurant · Steakhouse

    ★ 4.9

    128 E Brooklyn Vlg Ave, Charlotte, NC 28202, USA

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  • Saucy Vegan

    Restaurant · Vegan, Vegetarian

    ★ 4.9

    2200 N Brevard St, Charlotte, NC 28206, USA

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  • Crown & Tide Seafood Co.

    Restaurant

    ★ 4.9

    2200 Thrift Rd, Charlotte, NC 28208, USA

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  • Sushi Bowl+

    Restaurant · American, Japanese

    ★ 4.9

    1412 East Blvd F, Charlotte, NC 28203, USA

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  • Southern Ice Cream & Gourmet Foods

    Restaurant

    ★ 4.9

    1225 Upper Asbury Ave, Charlotte, NC 28206, USA

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  • Yassou Greek Cuisine

    Restaurant

    ★ 4.9

    1039 Providence Rd, Charlotte, NC 28207, USA

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  • Al-Basha Halal Grill

    Restaurant

    ★ 4.9

    1730 Abbey Pl Ste 4, Charlotte, NC 28209, USA

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Coffee, drinks & breweries

Cafes, bars, and local breweries in and around Charlotte.

  • Cakeable Cafe

    Coffee

    ★ 4.9

    401 N Tryon St #106, Charlotte, NC 28202, USA

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  • 1st Ward Social

    Bar

    ★ 4.9

    508 N College St 1st Floor, Charlotte, NC 28202, USA

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  • Vue Sky Lounge Bar (Residents Only)

    Bar

    ★ 4.9

    215 N Pine St, Charlotte, NC 28202, USA

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  • Redeemed Coffee

    Coffee

    ★ 4.9

    200 S College St suite 300, Charlotte, NC 28202, USA

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  • MilkShake Factory Charlotte Uptown

    Coffee

    ★ 4.9

    100 W 3rd St A, Charlotte, NC 28202, USA

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  • Wild Roses Social Room

    Bar

    ★ 4.9

    710 W Trade St E, Charlotte, NC 28202, USA

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  • Aura

    Bar

    ★ 4.9

    124 E Brooklyn Vlg Ave, Charlotte, NC 28202, USA

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  • Substrate

    Bar

    ★ 4.9

    512 E 15th St, Charlotte, NC 28206, USA

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Things to do

Museums, entertainment, and activities in and around Charlotte.

  • Carolina History & Haunts Charlotte Ghost Tour

    Activity

    ★ 4.9

    201 N. Tryon Street. Corner of 5th and, in front of Capital Grille, 201 N Tryon St, Charlotte, NC 28202, USA

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  • The Jazz Room

    Activity

    ★ 4.9

    155 N College St, Charlotte, NC 28202, USA

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  • Queen City Rides: Historical and Haunted City Tours! Brewery/Bar Crawls and Party Bus Rentals

    Museum

    ★ 4.9

    150 N College St, Charlotte, NC 28202, USA

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  • Flex5 By PetroFitness

    Active

    ★ 4.9

    428 E 4th St #333, Charlotte, NC 28202, USA

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  • The Firebird by Niki de Sainte-Phalle

    Activity

    ★ 4.9

    420 S Tryon St, Charlotte, NC 28202, USA

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  • Uptown Hot Yoga

    Active

    ★ 4.9

    550 E Brooklyn Vlg Ave, Charlotte, NC 28202, USA

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  • You Vs Yourself

    Active

    ★ 4.9

    1701 N Graham St #112, Charlotte, NC 28206, USA

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  • The Revelry North End

    Activity

    ★ 4.9

    701 Keswick Ave #110, Charlotte, NC 28206, USA

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Get outdoors

Parks, greenways, and gardens in and around Charlotte.

  • The Rail Trail

    Park

    ★ 4.9

    109 E Tremont Ave, Charlotte, NC 28203, USA

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  • Little Sugar Creek Greenway (Brandywine)

    Park

    ★ 4.9

    500 Brandywine Rd, Charlotte, NC 28209, USA

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  • Little Sugar Creek Greenway: Tyvola Road to Huntingtowne Farm Park

    Park

    ★ 4.9

    2524 Tyvola Rd, Charlotte, NC 28210, USA

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  • Little Sugar Creek Greenway S.

    Park

    ★ 4.9

    2203 Huntingtowne Farms Ln, Charlotte, NC 28210, USA

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  • Serenity Garden

    Park

    ★ 4.9

    4127 Tottenham Road, 3200 Johnny Cake Ln, Charlotte, NC 28226, USA

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  • Mallard Creek Greenway - West Terminus

    Park

    ★ 4.9

    3500 Amaranthus Ct, Charlotte, NC 28269, USA

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  • Mallard Creek Greenway & Clarks Creek Greenway Junction

    Park

    ★ 4.9

    & Clarks Creek Greenway, Mallard Creek Greenway, Charlotte, NC 28269, USA

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  • Woods Friendly Garden

    Park

    ★ 4.9

    9415 Monarda Ct, Charlotte, NC 28216, USA

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Shops & wellness

Markets, shops, and self-care in and around Charlotte.

  • Clean Your Dirty Face

    Wellness

    ★ 4.9

    Unit140, 1100 Metropolitan Ave, Charlotte, NC 28204, USA

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  • Sauna House Charlotte

    Wellness

    ★ 4.9

    1500 W Morehead St H, Charlotte, NC 28208, USA

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  • FACE FOUNDRIÉ - Charlotte South End

    Wellness

    ★ 4.9

    1932 Hawkins St, Charlotte, NC 28203, USA

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  • ZOË Massage at South End

    Wellness

    ★ 4.9

    206 E Tremont Ave C, Charlotte, NC 28203, USA

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  • Canvas Tattoo & Art Gallery

    Shopping

    ★ 4.9

    3012 N Davidson St, Charlotte, NC 28205, USA

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  • Om Spa Charlotte

    Wellness

    ★ 4.9

    1755 Lombardy Cir Suite 100B, Charlotte, NC 28203, USA

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  • Mood House

    Wellness

    ★ 4.9

    2400 Park Rd A, Charlotte, NC 28203, USA

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  • The Sage HeadSpa - Charlotte

    Wellness

    ★ 4.9

    720 Gov Morrison St Suite 170 (Loft inside 12, Charlotte, NC 28211, USA

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